Thailand | Alternative proteins

2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers: Wasamon Nutakul

Wasamon Nutakul has built a career at the intersection of science, industry and policy, advancing food system innovation and improving both planetary and public health. Leading the science and technology team at the Good Food Institute APAC, she drives systemic change across one of the world’s most dynamic food regions. With a deeply interdisciplinary approach, she translates complex research into real-world impact. As a natural connector, she organized AltProteinAsia, uniting scientists, industry players and advocates across the Asia-Pacific to strengthen and expand the alternative protein ecosystem. She also represented her organization at the Growth Asia Summit, highlighting the nutritional opportunities of alternative proteins while challenging oversimplified narratives about ultra-processed foods to foster more nuanced, evidence-based dialogue. Nutakul is committed to developing future leaders, mentoring early-career scientists through global forums and sharing her expertise as a food scientist to help shape the next generation of food innovation professionals.